Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, received in Riyadh from German Chancellor Angela Merkel an invitation to visit Germany.

The invitation was handed over to the Crown Prince by Ambassador of Germany to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Boris Rogh (photo).

During the meeting, they also discussed a number of issues of common interest to the two countries, Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported.

Earlier this week, Prince Mohammed bin Naif bin Abdulaziz also received the Ambassador-designate of Italy to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia Ferrari Luca.

During the meeting, they discussed issues of mutual interest and ways to strengthen relations of the two countries.

Meanwhile, Deputy Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz, Second Deputy Premier and Minister of Defense, met at his office with visiting Turkmen Minister of Defense Yaylym Berdiyew.

During the meeting, they discussed means of developing cooperation between the two countries in the field of defense.